Minnie Ruth Mayberry was born November 27, 1932, in Winona, Missouri, the daughter of Charley and Martha Ann (Harper) Counts. She passed away at Rock Point Nursing Center on Saturday, April 29, 2023, with her family by her bedside.
She was united in marriage to J.C. Caldwell Hamm in 1948 at Miller Springs, AR, and to this union two children were born. She later married Charles F. Caraker, Sr. in 1953, and to this union four children were born. She later married Donald A. Mayberry on January 20, 1968.
Minnie was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, J.C. Caldwell Hamm in 1948, Charles F. Caraker, and Donald A. Mayberry in 1994; three infant children; son-in-law, Randy Best; half-brothers, John Wm. Counts, Dewey Counts, Harvey Counts, and Willie Counts; half-sisters, Frances Bland and Christina Honeycutt.
She is survived by her two sons, David Junior Hamm of Winona, MO and Charles F. Caraker, Jr. of Alabama; one daughter, Mary Best of Winona, MO; one half-brother, Monroe Counts of Winona, MO; two half-sisters, Kathy Bettis of Winona, MO and Betty Winters of Tecumseh, MO; eight grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; and fifteen great-great-grandchildren.
Minnie was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She spent her later years enjoying time spent with family and friends. She never met a stranger and made friends everywhere she went. She especially loved babies and little ones. Minnie loved arts and crafts and spent numerous hours making things such as quilts, afghans, scarves, potholders and much more for her family and friends. Her face would light up with pure joy when she gave one of her goodies away, it always made her feel good to help others.
Minnie always talked of wanting a career in healthcare and was extremely proud of her daughter and granddaughters for pursuing careers in nursing. Minnie was very proud of and loved all of her family with a love like no other. To be loved by her was a blessing in and of itself. Minnie will be sorely missed by all who have had the privilege to know and love her. Until we meet again…
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Yarber Mortuary, Winona, Missouri, with Vic Elliott officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1-2:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Interment will be in Pine Lawn Cemetery, Winona, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.
